Wisdom / Message from IFA

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The Yoruba people of West Africa have a saying: If a king sends you on a mission, it must be fulfilled – no matter what difficulties or dangers you must face.

There are moments when life makes us ask, “Who am I? Why am I here?” Many choose not to wrestle with such questions. But some feel driven to seek and to fulfill their lives’ purpose. 

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"Be careful! You can't allow everyone into your inner circle if you really want to grow. Ask yourself these questions. Do you feel inspired after dealing with him or her or do you mostly feel depressed? Do they expand your view of the world or do they destroy it? Do you feel enlightened after dealing with them or do you feel like you've been poisoned? Know when a friendship or a relationship is healthy for you and know when it's time for you to move on.


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The question you've asked has already been answered by your Spirit. Instead of resisting the answer or doubting it over and over again, why not accept what your heart is saying is true? The longer it takes to accept the truth, the longer it will take for you to get back on the right path. Stop doubting yourself; embrace the truth. On to the next phase of your journey.

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The gifts that were placed in your hands may flow through you but they do not belong to you! Your gift is a loan from God and from the ancestors who are waiting and watching to see what you will do with it. To waste this talent and to fail to do what you were sent here to do is to disrespect the ancestors. Honor and follow the passion you feel inside.

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If you align yourself with folks who are moving forward, there's a high probability that you'll also move forward. If you align yourself with folks who are moving backward then GUESS WHAT? You'll be moving backward! Align yourself with folks who are moving FORWARD!

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You've been to earth already and now you are back again! The Yorubas of West Africa say earth is the marketplace but heaven is our home. Since you're here you must make the most of it. Every talent you have, every gift must be put to good use. You're here on a sacred mission and you must never, ever forget this. Too many souls are counting on you. So many souls have invested in you!

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How can you get unstuck and move your life forward? Iyanla Vanzant shares some tips in this clip: 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/02/iyanla-vanzant-how-to-rewrite_n_2371928.html


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"Being aware of the lesson is different from learning it. Knowing the path is different from following it."

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Don't dwell on your mistakes! First admit them and then learn from them. Mistakes are spiritual teachers that have entered your life to teach you powerful lessons. There is no way to grow and to move forward without making some mistakes. Stop being so hard on yourself. Lift your head up; pick your Spirit up. Know that you can overcome any setback you are currently experiencing.

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The question is NOT whether you should follow your dreams or whether you should not! There is no question! You MUST follow your dreams! Your emotional health, spiritual health, mental health, and even your financial health are connected to your dreams. Think about it. If you're not willing to support your own dreams. Then who will?